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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,274.88, 283,912.30 and 49,033.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,274.88, 283,912.30 and 49,033.52 is: 73,550.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,274.88 : 283,912.30 = 49,033.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,274.88/283,912.30 = 49,033.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,274.88x = 283,912.30 × 49,033.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,274.88x = 13,921,219,440.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,921,219,440.30/189,274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,550.27

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